YAKU

YAKU was founded in 2023 by St Albans-born and London-based designer Yaku Stapleton, a graduate of Leeds Beckett and Central Saint Martins. Following the success of his MA collection, which won the L'Oréal Creative Award as judged by Ib Kamara, Yaku launched his namesake label and the series 'The ImPossible Family Reunion in RPG Space'. This series, rich in fantasy and viewed through the lens of Afrofuturism, features each piece as part of a look representing a fantasy version of Yaku's family member, reimagined as an RPG character in a limitless world.

At the core of our brand's philosophy is the ethos: 'explore, self-reflect, exchange, evolve, enjoy', which guides every design and interaction. We welcome anyone who appreciates clothing that tells a story, aiming to offer wearers a chance to revisit the feeling of childlike discovery, reconnect with the pure joy of self-exploration, and experience nostalgia for times of greater freedom.